Nuvation Bio to Present New Quality-of-Life Data for IBTROZI® (Taletrectinib) in Patients with ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting

On May 27, 2026 Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, reported new patient-reported outcomes data from the pivotal TRUST-II study of IBTROZI (taletrectinib) in patients with advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The new data will be presented on Sunday, May 31 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026.

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"When considering treatment options for these patients, our primary clinical objective is to delay disease progression while simultaneously alleviating symptom burden and ensuring long-term tolerability," said presenting author, Yasir Elamin, M.D., Associate Professor of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "The outcomes from TRUST-II are compelling because we see rapid and durable relief from key symptoms, as well as the preservation of cognitive function. This suggests that we can manage the disease without the neurological impairment commonly seen with other treatments."

TRUST-II is a global Phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of IBTROZI in patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC, including both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated populations. This analysis evaluated responses from 69 TRUST-II patients (TKI-naïve n=23; TKI-pretreated n=46) in North America and Europe using two validated questionnaires that capture quality-of-life and symptom impact data: European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-LC13. Findings include the following:

Mean changes from baseline improved or remained stable for most domains across both questionnaires.
Quality-of-life and cognitive function scores improved from baseline or remained stable over time in both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated patients.
At the first assessment (day 1 of cycle 2), 88% of patients reported improved or stable global health quality-of-life scores, including 93% of TKI-pretreated patients. The majority of patients in both subgroups improved or remained stable across subsequent time points throughout treatment.
At the first assessment, 84-96% of patients reported improved or stable scores for coughing and shortness of breath, with no worsening of cough in TKI-naïve patients, and these improvements were sustained through eight months of treatment.
"Having navigated the lung cancer journey as a caregiver and patient advocate, I know the deep impact this disease can have on quality of life," said Danielle Hicks, Chief Patient Officer for GO2 for Lung Cancer. "Patients with ROS1+ NSCLC tend to be younger, often still working, raising children or managing caregiving responsibilities of their own. Watching a loved one endure the daily burden of physical symptoms like a persistent cough or shortness of breath is incredibly difficult, but the fear of neurological side effects is just as profound. For the community we serve, data showing that treatment can potentially rapidly ease those physical symptoms while preserving a patient’s mental clarity is deeply encouraging. It means patients can experience relief without sacrificing their daily functioning, which is essential for maintaining their quality of life during treatment."

"One of our focuses, and an important measure of success, lies in the patient experience and the ability to maintain or improve their quality of life," said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvation Bio. "These TRUST-II findings, which demonstrate stable or improved cognitive function in addition to the robust efficacy results previously reported for IBTROZI, align clinical goals with the needs and perspectives of the patient community."

Nuvation Bio announced in June 2025 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IBTROZI for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. In May 2026, the FDA accepted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) with updated data for IBTROZI with a target action date of January 4, 2027. IBTROZI is also approved for patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in Japan, where it is marketed by Nippon Kayaku, and in China, where it is marketed by Innovent Biologics under the brand name DOVBLERON. Additionally, Nuvation Bio, along with its partner Eisai, announced in March 2026 that the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for taletrectinib was validated by the European Medicines Agency for full approval consideration with a standard review timeline.

A separate "Trial in Progress" poster on the TRUST-IV Phase 3 study will also be presented at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) on Sunday, May 31.

Poster Presentations Overview:
Title: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with taletrectinib in advanced ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the TRUST-II study
Presenter: Yasir Elamin, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Session Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT
Poster Board Number: 419
Abstract Number: #8629

Title: Trial in progress: Randomized, double-blind, Phase 3 TRUST-IV study of adjuvant taletrectinib vs placebo in patients with stage IB–IIIA ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Presenter: Alexander Spira, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Oncologist, Virginia Cancer Specialists
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Session Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CDT
Poster Board Number: 600b
Abstract Number: #TPS8130

The publications will be available on the Publications page of the Nuvation Bio website following their presentation. To learn more about Nuvation Bio, visit Booth #35117 at the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026.

About ROS1+ NSCLC
Each year, more than one million people globally are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer. It is estimated that approximately 2% of patients with NSCLC have ROS1+ disease. About 35% of patients newly diagnosed with metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC have tumors that have spread to their brain. The brain is also the most common site of disease progression, with about 50% of previously treated patients developing central nervous system (CNS) metastases.

About IBTROZI
IBTROZI is an oral, potent, CNS-active, selective, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor therapy. On June 11, 2025, following Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy designations for both TKI-naïve and TKI-pretreated disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved taletrectinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. Learn more about taletrectinib in the U.S. at IBTROZI.com.

About the TRUST Clinical Program
The TRUST clinical program comprises three registrational studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of IBTROZI. TRUST-I (NCT04395677) and TRUST-II (NCT04919811) are Phase 2 single-arm studies evaluating IBTROZI for the treatment of adults with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC in China (N=173) and globally (N=189), respectively. The primary endpoint of both studies is confirmed objective response rate (cORR) as assessed by an independent review committee. TRUST-IV (NCT07154706) is a Phase 3 placebo-controlled study evaluating IBTROZI for the adjuvant treatment of adults with resected early-stage ROS1+ NSCLC. The study will enroll approximately 180 patients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan and China. The primary endpoint is disease-free survival as determined by investigator, and the primary completion date is estimated to be in 2030. Nuvation Bio is also sponsoring TRUST-III (NCT06564324), a confirmatory randomized Phase 3 study evaluating IBTROZI versus crizotinib in 194 patients in China with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC who have not previously received ROS1 TKIs.

U.S. Indication
IBTROZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IBTROZI (taletrectinib)

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury and fatal adverse reactions, can occur. 88% of patients experienced increased AST, including 10% Grade 3/4. 85% of patients experienced increased ALT, including 13% Grade 3/4. Fatal liver events occurred in 0.6% of patients. Median time to first onset of AST or ALT elevation was 15 days (range: 3 days to 20.8 months).

Increased AST or ALT each led to dose interruption in 7% of patients and dose reduction in 5% and 9% of patients, respectively. Permanent discontinuation was caused by increased AST, ALT, or bilirubin each in 0.3% and by hepatotoxicity in 0.6% of patients.

Concurrent elevations in AST or ALT ≥3 times the ULN and total bilirubin ≥2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in 0.6% of patients.

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD or pneumonitis can occur. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.3% of patients, including 1.1% Grade 3/4. One fatal ILD case occurred at the 400 mg daily dose. Median time to first onset of ILD/pneumonitis was 3.8 months (range: 12 days to 11.8 months).

ILD/pneumonitis led to dose interruption in 1.1% of patients, dose reduction in 0.6% of patients, and permanent discontinuation in 0.6% of patients.

QTc Interval Prolongation: QTc interval prolongation can occur, which can increase the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) or sudden death. IBTROZI prolongs the QTc interval in a concentration-dependent manner.

In patients who received IBTROZI and underwent at least one post baseline ECG, QTcF increase of >60 msec compared to baseline and QTcF >500 msec occurred in 13% and 2.6% of patients, respectively. 3.4% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time from first dose of IBTROZI to onset of ECG QT prolongation was 22 days (range: 1 day to 38.7 months). Dose interruption and dose reduction each occurred in 2.8% of patients.

Significant QTc interval prolongation may occur when IBTROZI is taken with food, strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc. Administer IBTROZI on an empty stomach. Avoid concomitant use with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc.

Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia can occur and was reported in 14% of patients, with 16% of these requiring urate-lowering medication without pre-existing gout or hyperuricemia. 0.3% of patients experienced Grade ≥3. Median time to first onset was 2.1 months (range: 7 days to 35.8 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.

Myalgia with Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Myalgia with or without CPK elevation can occur. Myalgia occurred in 10% of patients. Median time to first onset was 11 days (range: 2 days to 10 months).

Concurrent myalgia with increased CPK within a 7-day time period occurred in 0.9% of patients. Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients with myalgia and concurrent CPK elevation.

Skeletal Fractures: IBTROZI can increase the risk of fractures. ROS1 inhibitors as a class have been associated with skeletal fractures. 3.4% of patients experienced fractures, including 1.4% Grade 3. Some fractures occurred in the setting of a fall or other predisposing factors. Median time to first onset of fracture was 10.7 months (range: 26 days to 29.1 months). Dose interruption occurred in 0.3% of patients.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on literature, animal studies, and its mechanism of action, IBTROZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
Among patients who received IBTROZI, the most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea (64%), nausea (47%), vomiting (43%), dizziness (22%), rash (22%), constipation (21%), and fatigue (20%).

The most frequently reported Grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities (≥5%) were increased ALT (13%), increased AST (10%), decreased neutrophils (5%), and increased creatine phosphokinase (5%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors/CYP3A Inducers and Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval: Avoid concomitant use.
Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid concomitant use with PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. If an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer locally acting antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking IBTROZI.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Pregnancy: Please see important information in Warnings and Precautions under Embryo-Fetal Toxicity.
Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.
Effect on Fertility: Based on findings in animals, IBTROZI may impair fertility in males and females. The effects on animal fertility were reversible.
Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of IBTROZI in pediatric patients has not been established.
Photosensitivity: IBTROZI can cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to minimize sun exposure and to use sun protection, including broad-spectrum sunscreen, during treatment and for at least 5 days after discontinuation.

(Press release, Nuvation Bio, MAY 27, 2026, View Source [SID1234666117])

Callio Therapeutics to Present Phase 1 Trial Design of CLIO-8221, Novel Dual-Payload ADC, at ASCO 2026

On May 27, 2026 Callio Therapeutics, a biotherapeutics company advancing dual-payload antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with a targeted, multi-mechanism approach to cancer treatment, reported that it will present a trial-in-progress poster highlighting the Phase 1 trial design of CLIO-8221 at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting (May 29-June 2) in Chicago. CLIO-8221 is a first-in-class dual-payload ADC currently in Phase 1 clinical development (NCT07300943) for HER2-expressing solid tumors.

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"CLIO-8221 is the first program from Callio Therapeutics’ dual-payload ADC pipeline to enter the clinic, advancing our strategy to develop rationally designed payload combinations for hard-to-treat tumors," said Naomi Hunder, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Callio Therapeutics. "Developed with our proprietary linker technology and payload combination platform, CLIO-8221 is a first-in-class dual-payload ADC designed to deliver a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor and an ATR inhibitor directly to HER2-expressing tumors to address key mechanisms of resistance to existing HER2-targeted ADCs, including trastuzumab deruxtecan. With our Phase 1 trial now enrolling patients with advanced HER2-expressing solid tumors, we look forward to generating clinical data that will inform its potential as a differentiated treatment option."

"Patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors who progress on currently available HER2-targeted therapies continue to have limited treatment options," said Timothy A. Yap, MBBS, PhD, lead investigator at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for the CLIO-8221 Phase 1 trial, and presenting author of the poster. "CLIO-8221 represents an innovative dual-payload approach to overcome resistance associated with existing HER2-targeted ADCs. This trial marks an important step in evaluating whether combining topoisomerase 1 and ATR inhibition within a single HER2-targeted ADC can expand treatment possibilities for patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors."

The Phase 1 clinical trial recruitment is ongoing in Australia and the United States, and the company plans to activate sites in China.

At ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper), Callio Therapeutics will present previously disclosed preclinical data (AACR 2026) that support the therapeutic potential of CLIO-8221 and the Phase 1 trial design:

By simultaneously delivering a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor (exatecan) and an ATR inhibitor (berzosertib), CLIO-8221 drives direct tumor cell killing at doses that also support a robust bystander effect, achieving superior in vivo efficacy compared to single-payload ADCs
CLIO-8221 demonstrated potent anti-tumor activity across varying HER2 expression levels and drove tumor regression after a single dose in both trastuzumab deruxtecan-sensitive and -insensitive models
CLIO-8221 exhibited a highly favorable safety profile; it was well-tolerated in non-human primates with no significant adverse effects observed at doses of 70 mg/kg (highest dose tested), establishing a No-Observed-Adverse-Effect Level (NOAEL) significantly higher than that of trastuzumab deruxtecan
Phase 1 of the study is a dose escalation with optional dose level expansions, and dose escalation may enroll across HER2-expressing cancers, including cancers that did not respond to or relapsed after trastuzumab deruxtecan treatment
Presentation details:

Poster/Abstract Title: Phase 1/2 Study of CLIO-8221, a HER2-targeted, dual-payload exatecan and ATR inhibitor antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) in patients with advanced HER2-expressing solid tumors
Poster Session: Developmental Therapeutics – Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology
Date & Time: May 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
Location: McCormick Place, Hall A – Posters and Exhibits
Presenter: Timothy A. Yap, MBBS, PhD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Abstract Number: TPS3162
Poster Board: 295b

The full abstract is available on the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting website. The poster will be available on the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) website on May 30, 2026.

About CLIO-8221

HER2 is a clinically validated target for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), with multiple approved therapies demonstrating meaningful benefit across tumor types, however, most patients eventually progress on treatment despite retaining HER2 expression. Mechanistic resistance to cytotoxic payloads has emerged as a key reason for treatment failure. CLIO-8221 is a novel, first-in-class dual-payload ADC targeting HER2, designed to address this challenge.

CLIO-8221 delivers two mechanistically complementary payloads, a topoisomerase 1 (Topo1) inhibitor and an ATR inhibitor, directly to HER2-expressing tumors. While Topo1 inhibitors have shown strong clinical activity, activation of the DNA damage response following Topo1 inhibitor-induced replication stress represents a potential major driver of resistance. By simultaneously inhibiting Topo1 and blocking the DNA damage response through ATR inhibition, CLIO-8221 is engineered to overcome payload insensitivity and sensitize tumors to Topo1 inhibition. Developed using proprietary linker and ADC platform technologies, CLIO-8221 aims to maximize anti-tumor activity while reducing systemic toxicity, offering the potential for deeper and more durable responses in patients who have progressed on existing HER2-targeted therapies.

(Press release, Callio Therapeutics, MAY 27, 2026, View Source [SID1234666133])

Sana Biotechnology to Present at June 2026 Investor Conferences

On May 27, 2026 Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on changing the possible for patients through engineered cells, reported that it will webcast its presentations at two investor conferences in June. The presentations will feature a business overview and update.

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Sana will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference at 9:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Sana will present at the Goldman Sachs 47th Annual Global Healthcare Conference at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The webcasts will be accessible on the Investor Relations page of Sana’s website at View Source A replay of each presentation will be available at the same location for 30 days following the conference.

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TransCode Therapeutics Initiates Phase 2a Clinical Trial with TTX-MC138 in Patients with ctDNA Positive Colorectal Cancer

On May 27, 2026 TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAZ), a clinical stage company pioneering immuno-oncology and RNA for the treatment of high risk and advanced cancer, reported the initiation of its Phase 2a clinical trial. The study is to evaluate TransCode’s lead therapeutic candidate, TTX‑MC138, in patients with circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) positive colorectal cancer following curative‑intent therapy. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with Quantum Leap Healthcare Collaborative (QLHC), sponsor of the PRE‑I‑SPY clinical trial platform. The trial builds on growing clinical and scientific momentum supporting ctDNA‑guided strategies targeting minimal residual disease (MRD) in colorectal cancer.

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The Phase 2a clinical trial is expected to enroll up to 45 patients with colorectal cancer who have completed standard curative-intent therapy and have no radiographic evidence of disease, but remain or become ctDNA-positive, indicating the presence of minimal residual disease.

Principal investigators are Dr. Emil Lou of the University of Minnesota and Dr. Zhaohui Jin of the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The trial is chaired by Dr. Paula Pohlmann of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The trial leverages clinical sites currently participating and actively recruiting in QLHC’s PRE‑I‑SPY platform trial. Several of those clinical sites are part of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Those centers have considerable expertise and are at the forefront defining standard-of-care practices for the treatment of cancer.

It is anticipated that the trial will produce new data about the importance of ctDNA testing and the role of TTX-MC138 in reducing the risk of cancer recurrence in this at-risk patient population. The trial has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and received Institutional Review Board approval, enabling site activation and commencement of patient enrollment.

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the biological and clinical activity of TTX-MC138 in the minimal residual disease setting where therapeutic intervention may have the greatest opportunity to improve long-term outcomes. ctDNA testing is becoming increasingly important in oncology, particularly in colorectal cancer, because it provides a highly sensitive, real-time measure of residual disease and information about tumor biology that traditional methods often fail to detect. This approach has recently been successfully employed in the treatment of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.

"TTX-MC138’s safety profile, coupled with the durability of its anti-tumor effects, observed in TransCode’s Phase 1a clinical trial is particularly encouraging. These findings are consistent with the drug’s mechanism of action and provide a basis for a more rigorous efficacy evaluation. This positions TransCode and its collaborators to potentially intervene earlier in a patient’s disease, and may in the future offer a new therapeutic option for patients at risk of developing metastatic disease" noted Daniel Vlock, MD, TransCode’s Consulting Clinician.

About TTX-MC138

TTX-MC138 is a first-in-class therapeutic candidate designed to inhibit microRNA-10b, or miR-10b, a microRNA widely believed to be critical to the emergence and progression of many metastatic cancers. TransCode’s Phase 1a first-in-human clinical trial achieved its primary safety endpoint and established a recommended Phase 2 dose, as announced at ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) 2025.

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Reprogram Biosciences Closes Seed Financing to Advance Tumor Cell Reprogramming Therapeutics

On May 27, 2026 Reprogram Biosciences, a preclinical oncology biotechnology company developing mRNA-based therapeutics to treat solid tumors, reported the close of its seed financing. The close brings total capital raised to $6 million since the company’s founding in 2025. Investors include Unshackled Ventures, 1517 Fund, and Narya.

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Proceeds will support continued development of the company’s lead program, expansion of its AI discovery engine, and CMC activities.

Reprogram Biosciences is developing a new class of therapeutics based on in situ cell reprogramming, where mRNA-encoded gene combinations, delivered directly into the tumor, activate the immune system by inducing antigen-presenting function in tumor cells. This approach is designed to transform the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment into a site of active immune priming, with the goal of generating systemic antitumor immune responses.

"Many solid tumors remain difficult to treat despite advances in immunotherapy," said Rustam Esanov, CEO and co-founder of Reprogram Biosciences. "Our approach is differentiated by its reprogramming of the tumor itself into a site of immune activation, rather than relying on exogenous immune cells or broadly acting systemic agents."

"This is a first-in-class approach to a problem that kills 10 million people a year, built by founders who moved from concept to in vivo data in six months with unparalleled capital efficiency," said Colin Greenspon, co-founder and partner at Narya. "That’s the kind of team and science Narya was built to back."

Reprogram identifies and prioritizes therapeutic reprogramming candidates with CellRecodeX, its AI discovery engine. CellRecodeX integrates multiple biological foundation models and is designed to support candidate nomination and pipeline expansion across indications.

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